Volar PEEK plate for distal radius fracture: analysis of adverse events

DiscussionThe rate of complications of PEEK volar plates seems to be similar to those occurring with plates of different materials. Advantages of PEEK plates are the absence of the cold-welding phenomenon and the absence of exuberant bone callus on the plate, ensuring an easy hardware removal. Intraoperative rupture remains the main complication correlated with PEEK material. These complications can be reduced with an accurate surgical technique, especially at the beginning of the learning curve.Level of evidenceTherapeutic IV.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research